Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Road to Eternity

Life has a really funny way of sneaking past you when you aren't paying attention. Facebook brought up a photo from my high school prom years ago and I just sat there shocked. It seems like just yesterday we were all having the time of our lives and celebrating the end to high school. I miss the high school days when things were so much simpler. But then again, it feels like a million years ago. I can't remember the last time I wore a uniform or had to comply with strict dress codes. I look back and think about that circle of friends I had. I thought we would all transition into adulthood and keep in touch. I guess that was a silly fantasy. I still have those few that proved to be true friends, while the other got carried off in the whirlwind of life. Thinking so much of the past makes me think equally as much about the future. As a kid I always dreamed of getting married and having a family and finding that person to finally settle down with. I've never been overtly feminine, but I do have secret dreams of beautiful weddings and flowing gowns and bouquets. When I pictured my wedding, I could never see the type of person I'd marry. There was no defined cookie cutter image of what I wanted. The person who I found is definitely not cookie cutter. Because he can't stand, girls may have passed him up and never thought twice. They never wanted to break whatever cookie cutter mold they had in mind. Since I had no mold to match, Josh was a perfect fit. I think a lot of people underestimate him because he's in a wheelchair. I didn't take him at face value. I didn't see the distance issue or the wheelchair being a major obstacle. I found someone who felt like a long lost best friend, and there was no way I'd leave that behind over trivial things most people would be stuck on. I accepted who he was, and he accepted who I was. I know anyone else looking in would say we're insane because we say we love each other so early in the relationship, but I can't fake how I feel with him. We're already thinking years in advance. This nights FaceTime included a discussion of where we'd be in 5yrs. It excites me that I finally found someone who I can settle down with, and who is just as eager as I am about it. It all goes to show that taking just one little leap of faith can lead to the beginning of the rest of your life.

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